CVE-2017-9834 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the watupro_questions parameter in the WatuPRO WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9834?
CVE-2017-9834 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the WatuPRO plugin before 5.5.3.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the watupro_questions parameter in a watupro_submit action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9834?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Calendarscripts Watupro.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9834?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9834 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-9834 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9834 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9954-27rg-wfmq.